Aquilegia vulgaris Seeds (Black Barlow Columbine)
Black barlow columbine (Aquilegia vulgaris) is a stunning perennial plant known for its eye-catching appearance. Also referred to as Granny’s Bonnet, this plant features unique, fully double, dark purple-black flowers. It grows in clumps and can reach a typical mature size of about 2-3 feet in height. Black barlow columbine is suitable for USDA hardiness zones 3-9, making it adaptable to a wide range of climate conditions. To cultivate this striking plant, one can obtain Aquilegia vulgaris seeds and start them indoors or sow them directly in the garden during early spring or fall.
Growing Aquilegia vulgaris from Seed
- Growth cycle: Perennial
- Watering: Medium
- Sunlight: Medium Sun
- Suitable climates: Humid Continental, Humid Subtropical, Mediterranean, Subarctic, Tundra
- Where to grow: Indoor & Outdoors
- Flower color: Purple
Germinating Black Barlow Columbine Flower Seeds
To germinate Aquilegia vulgaris, sow the seeds in a pot filled with well-draining soil. Lightly cover the seeds with soil, keep them moist, and place the pot in a cool location with indirect sunlight.
We source all of our Aquilegia vulgaris seeds from a small greenhouse facility based in southeastern Maine and store them in a dark, temperature-controlled environment before shipment. You’ll find that our fresh Black Barlow Columbine seeds are much easier to germinate than the mass-produced packets of flower seeds found in stores! If you have any trouble growing Black Barlow Columbine seeds, we’re happy to send you additional gardening tips. In the (unlikely) event that your Aquilegia vulgaris seeds do not germinate at all, we’ll give you a full refund, no questions asked.
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